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Alex Morrison

Name : Alex Morrison

Alex Morrison was a member of the crew of Catalina D for Donald of 270 Squadron. The squadron was based for most of the war at Freetown, West Africa. He was a member of the crew when his aircraft launched a surprise attack on u-boat U-515.

Artwork signed by this Pilot or Aircrew

Catalina Attack by John Wynne Hopkins (AP)

Aircraft for : Alex Morrison
A list of all aircraft associated with Alex Morrison. A profile page including a list of all art prints for the aircraft is available by clicking the aircraft name.
Aircraft	Info
Catalina Click the name above to see prints featuring Catalina aircraft. Manufacturer : Consolidated Production Began : 1936 Retired : 1957 Number Built : 3305	Catalina Built by the Consolidated Aircraft Company and designed by Isaax M Ladden. the Catalina first flew on the 28th march 1935. and first flew with the US Navy in October 1936. In 1935 the cost of each Catalina was $90,000 and just over 4,000 were built. The Catalina was used in various maritime roles. but it was designed initially as a maritime patrol bomber. Its long range was intended to seek out enemy transport and supply ships. but was eventually used in many roles including Convoy escort,, anti submarine warfare and search and rescue. In its role as a search and rescue aircraft it probably is best remembered for many thousands of aircrews shot down in the Pacific and less extend in the Atlantic and Mediterranean. The Catalina was the most successful flying boat of the war and even served in a military role until the early 1980's some are still used today in aerial firefighting.

Squadrons for : Alex Morrison
A list of all squadrons known to have been served with by Alex Morrison. A profile page is available by clicking the squadron name.
Squadron	Info
No.270 Sqn RAF Country : UK Founded : 6th April 1919 Fate : Disbanded 30th June 1945 Click the name above to see prints featuring aircraft of No.270 Sqn RAF	No.270 Sqn RAF Full profile not yet available.

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